Philosophy - October 2006

If life embodies all sorts of opposites that are considered neutral (hot/cold, light/dark, masculine/feminine), then why are things supposed to be only good but not bad, and only loving but not hateful? Didn't the creative force make all of these things? I'm not saying I agree, it's just something that I wonder about and would like some input. I'd like more philosophical than religious answers.

Darth Vader was necessary to bring balance to the universe, right?

2006-10-08 05:24:59 · 6 answers · asked by charleston chew 2

And you better not say this one! lol

2006-10-08 05:23:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

If you constantly contemplate on God, you can forget your sorrows and difficulties and experience divine bliss. Since ancient times, devotees have experienced bliss by constant contemplation on God and shared their experiences with the world.

This should be True, right ?

2006-10-08 05:09:55 · 5 answers · asked by jayakrishnamenon 3

What would you choose? Consider that I offer no guarantee as to what the afterlife would be.

2006-10-08 05:08:36 · 12 answers · asked by In Honor of Moja 4

2006-10-08 05:08:09 · 7 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7

Answers in the vein of "because I get 2 points for it" will get you two friggin' points and a bad karma, but no cigars. This question will not be allowed to go to vote, unless I die within the next 7 days.

2006-10-08 05:05:27 · 12 answers · asked by par1138 • FCD 4

Absolute moral rules have no place in personal (sexual) relationships. Discuss
We were told to mention the views of utilitarianism, natural law, situation ethics, ECT...

2006-10-08 05:04:06 · 9 answers · asked by Chloe C 2

2006-10-08 04:50:22 · 17 answers · asked by sotu 3

Imagine, if we are not answerable to any authority or for that matter God, Himself. What will the world be like? Will you do that which is right or wrong? Please use imagination and answer.

A tenner for the best shooter.

2006-10-08 04:42:33 · 8 answers · asked by Chief of sinners 4

which is most imp.to be able to "know" something??
Some experts (athletes, dancers, musicians, visual arts, cabinet makers, lab technicians, mechanics, surgeons, .etc.) may have acquired knowledge that is difficult to describe in words. Does this mean that other Ways of Knowing (i.e. reason, emotion and perception) play a more important role than language in knowing how to do something?

2006-10-08 04:27:08 · 5 answers · asked by damn 2

2006-10-08 04:25:47 · 7 answers · asked by sumit 1

2006-10-08 04:21:17 · 23 answers · asked by stephen n 2

2006-10-08 04:20:02 · 12 answers · asked by damn 2

or a jew a kike, a spanish person a spick, an italian a wop, a scandinavian a blockhead, an arab a sand ****er and an asian a go*k. what is the worst and most insulting thing you can call a wasp? i never heard anything that actually offended me.

2006-10-08 04:04:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

One day, Suguna went to Yashoda's house and was lighting her lamp from that kept in front of their house. Suddenly, she could visualise Krishna in that flame. She lost her bodily consciousness in that divine experience and put her fingers into the burning flame. Her fingers were getting burnt, but she had no body consciousness at all!


Meanwhile, Yashoda came out, smelling the burning finger. Immediately, she pulled out the hand of Suguna from the lamp and asked, "What is the matter with you girl? Are you asleep? Your fingers are burnt badly. Don't you realise? Don't you feel the pain?"


Suguna then came to her senses and replied, "Mother! Lord Krishna gave me His darshan in that flame. I lost my body consciousness on seeing Him."

The other gopis heard her explanation. They were very happy to know about Saguna's divine experience. They went round the village singing and dancing:

Was this the State of Gopis in Vrindavan, devoid of Physical Pain?

2006-10-08 04:01:27 · 6 answers · asked by jayakrishnamenon 3

I assume most people will say legs cause that seems obvious, but surely the person could grab the persons leg break the ankle or somethin and then their done for. just consider that.
If not dealt with i will have to find someone with no arms and someone with no legs and force them to fight, so that finally this problem can be sorted. I mean all that money going into research of black matter, but whos worrying about the real questions. Thats what i'm here for. So what do you think?
P.s i think the guy with the arms would win, for reasons explained earlier.

2006-10-08 04:01:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Dont say that with money we can buy anything.What abt the past world.No money system existed during early man period.They survived without money,isnt it?Then why cant we?

2006-10-08 03:41:05 · 25 answers · asked by ria g 1

For death is certain for one that is born and birth is certain for one that dies. Therefore, you should not grieve for that which is inevitable.

Whatever is born dies and whatever dies comes to life; thus this wheel of life revolves continually. Just as the sun-rises and sets without interruption, so birth and death are difficult to avoid (155-160). All the three worlds perish at the time of dissolution, and therefore, origination and end are inevitable. If you accept this, why do you lament? Since you know it, why don't you grasp it fully? If you look at it from any angle, you will realise that there is no cause for grief.

Source:- Jnaneswari viz Bhagavad Gita

2006-10-08 03:38:17 · 4 answers · asked by jayakrishnaathmavidya 4

To be labelled a "work of Art", a painting, sculpture or other art form should display certain qualities that are unique. However, over the past century there has been a decline in the quality of prize-winning artwork and it is now possible for quite ordinary pieces of art to be labelled "masterpieces" whilst true works of art pass unnoticed. Do you agree or disagree? Give me you reasons. Thanks.

2006-10-08 03:04:32 · 5 answers · asked by Dorothy G 1

2006-10-08 03:04:27 · 5 answers · asked by alfred jarry jnr 2

If not do you know of any Canadian moose's or moosettes that featured in full scale theatrical production like "Hallo moosey" or "Phantom of the moose"..Are Canadians making proper use
of the moose talant?

2006-10-08 02:52:53 · 4 answers · asked by alfred jarry jnr 2

Should you treat your inability to asnwer skeptical arguments as merely a philosophical puzzle? Or should you allow that inability to alter how you actually live day to day?

2006-10-08 02:50:20 · 7 answers · asked by Ender 1

It wasn't in an envelope or anything. It was just lying there.

2006-10-08 02:43:31 · 15 answers · asked by sdh22892 3

4.what is mind? 5.is soul immortal?

2006-10-08 02:12:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Wonder whether all the fuss we make about Freedom is meaningless since anything that gives us real happiness involves binding ourselves in one way or the other.

2006-10-08 01:52:46 · 5 answers · asked by small 7

i didn't like how i worded this before.

2006-10-08 01:42:42 · 5 answers · asked by MojoFace 2

It is something about Abraham and how a person comes to tent and doesnt wash his hands and abraham gets angry with him and throws his out

2006-10-08 01:41:10 · 1 answers · asked by Glenn sms 1

Think about this question before you answer it! Someone before said that mirrors are silver. Are they? How do you know?

2006-10-08 01:38:41 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was wondering why some people think they have the RIGHT to judge others?
(I must say, sometimes I judge other people, too- and I am NOT proud of that fact). (ALSO- I KNOW "we are all human", but that seems like more of an excuse than a reason.)

2006-10-08 01:23:14 · 15 answers · asked by asylum07 2

2006-10-08 01:22:52 · 29 answers · asked by Sam 3